Tag: wastewater treatment
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: West Point Treatment Plant Location: 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, King County, WA 98199 Operating Authority: King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) Design Capacity: 133 MGD (Average Wet Weather), 440 MGD (Peak Hydraulic) Current Average Flow: ~90 MGD (Dry Weather) Population Served: Approx. 1.8 million (Regional System Total) Service Area: […]
Facility Snapshot Plant Name: Noman M. Cole Jr. Pollution Control Plant (NMCPCP) Location: Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia Operating Authority: Fairfax County Wastewater Management Program Design Capacity: 67 MGD Treatment Level: Advanced Tertiary (AWT) Receiving Water Body: Pohick Creek (tributary to Gunston Cove/Potomac River) 1. Introduction The Noman M. Cole Jr. Pollution Control Plant (NMCPCP) serves […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Nansemond Treatment Plant (NTP) Location: 6925 Armstead Road, Suffolk, VA 23435 Operating Authority: Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) Design Capacity: 30 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) Current Average Flow: ~16-18 MGD Population Served: ~150,000+ residents (Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Smithfield) Service Area: City of Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, Town […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Blue River Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 7300 Hawthorne Road, Kansas City, MO 64120 Operating Authority: KC Water (Kansas City Water Services Department) Design Average Flow: 105 MGD Peak Wet Weather Capacity: ~360 MGD (Secondary), ~960 MGD (Total Hydraulic) Population Served: ~300,000+ residents Service Area: Kansas City, MO (South of the […]
Introduction One of the most persistent operational headaches in municipal wastewater treatment is the gradual failure of anaerobic digester efficiency due to inadequate mixing and poor gas handling. Engineers often find themselves managing digesters that have lost 30-40% of their active volume to grit accumulation and scum blankets, necessitating dangerous, expensive cleanouts that can cost […]
A Technical Review of St. Louis’ Largest Wastewater Infrastructure Asset FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Bissell Point Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 10 East Grand Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63147 Operating Authority: Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD Project Clear) Design Capacity (Secondary): 210 MGD Peak Hydraulic Capacity: >400 MGD Current Average Flow: ~145 MGD Population […]
INTRODUCTION One of the most persistent debates in the small-to-medium wastewater treatment sector centers on the selection of sequencing batch reactor (SBR) technologies versus continuous flow loop variations. Specifically, when engineers evaluate Aqua-Aerobic vs Aero-Mod for Packaged Treatment Plants: Pros/Cons & Best-Fit Applications, they are essentially choosing between two distinct philosophies of hydraulic management and […]
Introduction In municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, volume reduction is the single most effective method for controlling downstream costs. By thickening Waste Activated Sludge (WAS) from a typical 0.5–1.0% solids concentration to 5–7%, facilities can reduce the hydraulic volume sent to digesters or holding tanks by up to 85%. However, selecting the right equipment to […]
Complete Guide to Reverse Osmosis Filtration Systems Are you curious about how a reverse osmosis filtration system can transform your water quality? In this complete guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of reverse osmosis technology, including its benefits, applications in both municipal and wastewater treatment, and essential components of these advanced water purification systems. […]
Introduction Clarification remains the ubiquitous workhorse of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, yet the specification of clarifier mechanisms is frequently reduced to a “copy-paste” exercise from previous projects. This oversight often leads to substantial long-term consequences: hydraulic instability, premature drive failure, and chronic solids carryover that threatens permit compliance. In the United States market, two […]